Fluoroglide® Skidways

At Fluorocarbon we have acquired a worldwide reputation for the design and manufacture of bonded PTFE/metallic Fluoroglide® skidway plates based on the proven PTFE slide bearing technology.

Fluoroglide® skidway plates are used in many construction yards throughout the world to assist in skidding oil jackets, modules and heavy structures. Jackets and Decks with weights up to 30,000 tonnes have been successfully loaded out on Fluoroglide® skidway plates.

The Fluoroglide® range of skidways are based on the well proven and tested Slide Bearing manufacturing procedures which ensure low coefficient of friction and reliability in varying environments throughout the world.

Typical friction values are 5-10% for static breakout and 1-5% for dynamic skidding. These values are dependent upon:

• Surface finish of the timber skid shoe
• Flatness of the installed skidway plates
• Use of Fluoroslip®

Fluoroslip® FL415 Lubrication System

To reduce breakout friction we recommend the use of Fluoroslip® 415 and Fluoroslip® 414 with PTFE additive to aid effectiveness of our slide bearing and skidways. This combination of materials will reduce the initial static friction caused by:

• Long construction time
• Absorbent timber skid shoe
• Uneven loading
• Construction yard debris